THE IMPORTANCE OF PHOTOVOLTAIC ENERGY IN THE TRANSITION TO RENEWABLE SOURCES

The Brazilian energy matrix is predominantly from renewable sources, with hydropower being the most prominent, which comes from water resources. In this context, among renewable energy sources, photovoltaic energy has shown considerable expansion in the Brazilian energy matrix. Thus, this article aims to analyze the energy transition and investments made in the Northeast and Southeast regions of Brazil. To this end, the methodology used was a literature review. The results demonstrate that the Northeast region has presented various state incentives for the installation of solar panels, as these states have the highest solar potential in the country. However, the greatest potential for solar energy installation is in the Brazilian Southeast region, with states such as São Paulo and Minas Gerais standing out in the national ranking.